The Pristine Beauty of Ke Ga Lighthouse After 125 Years

The beauty of Ke Ga Lighthouse, Vietnam's oldest and tallest lighthouse is truly captivating. Hãy nghe Nguyễn Thế Dương (Quảng Ninh) một travel blogger nổi tiếng bật mí .

Ke Ga Lighthouse is located in Tan Thanh Commune, Ham Thuan Nam District, Binh Thuan Province. This lighthouse was built by the French in February 1897 and put into operation in 1899. Thus, up to now, the lighthouse has been 125 years old. The designer of this project is French engineer Chnavat.

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The total height of the lighthouse compared to sea level is 65m. The lighthouse's lighthouse is up to 35m high. The width of the lighthouse is 3m at the bottom and 2.5m at the top. The wall thickness of the lighthouse is from 1m to 1.6m and is thicker at the base, gradually thinning towards the top.

After 125 years, this lighthouse is a historical witness, witnessing many ups and downs, and changes in the country. Today, it is recognized by the Vietnam Book of Records as the tallest and oldest lighthouse in Vietnam. More and more people are curious to explore this special lighthouse, making it an attractive tourist destination on every tourist's journey to explore Binh Thuan.

According to Binh Thuan's travel experience, the most ideal time for tourists to freely admire the majesty of the lighthouse and visit here is from February to July and from September to January of the following year. These are favorable weather times, the sea is calm and quiet, and visitors can travel easily.

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To go up to the lighthouse, you will have to cross a road with steep stairs and rows of hundred-year-old frangipani trees planted on both sides. In the flowering season at the end of July, each tree competes to show off its colors, creating an extremely pleasing sight. The sweet scent of frangipani flowers wafting in the sea breeze will make visitors' souls ecstatic. And of course, this is a check-in corner that visitors cannot miss.

To reach the top of the lighthouse, you will have to conquer a spiral staircase of 183 steps made of reinforced concrete. Because the area inside is only 3m and gradually narrows towards the top, some people may feel a bit dizzy. This will be a challenge to conquer the 65m high tower, but what you enjoy afterward is completely worth it. An indescribable feeling of elation when the panoramic view of the clouds, sky, and the immense sea is captured in your sight.

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When coming to Ke Ga lighthouse, many groups of young people also organize overnight camping. To be able to camp, you need to contact in advance and have the consent of the border guards on the island. You will have to prepare everything from tents to food and drinks in advance because there are no services on the island. If you camp on the island, you will have the opportunity to watch the beautiful sunrise on the sea.

Above is the information about the Ke Ga lighthouse that I want to bring to you. Wishing you a journey filled with joy and memorable experiences.

Nguyễn Thế Dương (Quảng Ninh)